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Firside Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Firside Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 345 pupils, and a capacity of 346 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

345

Pupils

346

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Firside Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Firside Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Firside Junior School — School Information

Full address
Firside Junior School, Middletons Lane, Norwich, NR6 5NF
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
15.4% of pupils
DfE URN
142840

Other Primary Schools in Norwich

If Firside Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Firside Junior School

Is Firside Junior School oversubscribed?

Firside Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 346 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Firside Junior School?

Admission to Firside Junior School is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Firside Junior School cover?

Firside Junior School is a primary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Firside Junior School?

Firside Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.